About our staff
Tim Goodman
Sydney born, Tim Goodman made his first pot at university in 1988 and learned his craft as a journeyman production potter in the studio potteries of NSW and QLD.
Always curious for new horizons, Tim moved to Ireland in 1996 setting up his first studio in County Cork where he specialised in large-scale garden ware and smoke fired porcelain.
Irish winters being what they are, Tim travelled extensively through the colder months visiting and working in potteries and studios in Estonia, Vietnam and Hawaii.
In 2004 he moved to Brugge, Belgium where he perfected his work with cast porcelain, and honed his specialty in lighting.
2019 saw Tim bringing his family back to his beloved Northern beaches and opening his own studio bringing together 33 years of ceramics experience, exploration and teaching.
Sara Nagamori
Meet our resident nerd. Sara is obsessed with all things pottery and science and if not throwing, casting or hand building, she can usually be found in the glaze lab tweaking the chemistry of one of the studio glazes or concocting something new for the next firing.
Also our pugmill whisperer, Sara keeps our studio humming along, wrangling the endless number of buckets recycling clay and labelling everything (and we mean everything).
If you're keen to talk glaze chemistry or clay, Sara's your girl.
Jo Vaughan
Originally a Graphic Designer, Jo ventured into her first pottery course in 2017, where she discovered a profound affection for the hands-on, creative processes of wheel throwing and hand-building. In 2020, Jo transitioned into full-time pottery teaching to enthusiastically share her passion for the rewarding challenges of crafting beautiful and functional ceramics.
Over the years, Jo has guided numerous students, spanning from beginners to intermediate levels, facilitating their exploration of the joy derived from hands-on creativity. Witnessing her students break free from overthinking and embrace the tangible aspects of their craft brings her immense satisfaction.
In 2024, Jo is set to elevate her skills with a journey to Japan, where she plans to delve into traditional raku firing techniques. Following this immersive experience, she will return to Australia to continue her ceramics studies and share her enriched knowledge through teaching.
Will Schubert
Northern Beaches based potter Will Schubert found his passion for the craft amidst a long standing yearning for a creative outlet. Under the tutelage of Throw’s own Tim Goodman, he quickly took to the wheel and developed a deep appreciation for the craft.
Will’s work focuses on clean forms, earthy surfaces and subtle variations that highlight the natural character of clay. From larger one-off vase forms to functional home and tableware he finds immense satisfaction in creating pieces that feel good in the hand and live comfortably in a home.
Alongside building his own body of work, he continues to pursue ongoing learning through workshops with master potters and exploration of glaze chemistry. He aims to foster creativity, confidence and a genuine connection to the clay. Will is excited to share his knowledge and support students as they learn and grow at Throw.
Camille Blyth
Camille's work leans into the slow, patient rhythms of the natural world.
Working by hand, she builds forms that feel gently shaped rather than strictly made, like something that’s evolved over time rather than finished in a single sitting. Her process draws on the movement of water through land, the way it carves, softens, and leaves traces behind.
Surfaces are layered using different coloured clay bodies, creating depth and texture without relying heavily on glaze. The clay does most of the work here.
There’s a quietness to Camille's pieces. They don’t demand attention, but they tend to hold it drawing you in slowly and keeping you there a little longer than you expected.
Danya Cahalan
Danya Cahalan is a Northern Beaches–based ceramicist working primarily on the wheel, with a focus on large-scale forms. Originally trained in sculpture at the National Art School, she holds both a Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Ceramics.
Her work explores volume, silhouette, and surface, often pushing the limits of what clay will hold. She is particularly interested in the space between functional vessel and sculptural form, where control and unpredictability meet.
With experience in production studios, teaching, and technical roles, she brings a practical, hands-on approach to working with clay. She works across throwing, hand-building, slip casting, and glaze processes, and enjoys helping others build both confidence and curiosity in their making.